Age of peak

[ElTerribleMorales]

I've always found boxing slightly strange for the ages boxers continue to fight to. Many now continue well into their thirties/ forties and boxers have always fought well past what you would normally consider someones best.

Given that the training in a run up to a fight is some of the most gruelling in any sport and the sport itself isn't easy either, you would have thought that would have reduced careers and not extended them.

You would have thought that someone is their early 20's would have the edge over a guy who was 30, but in boxing more than any sport, it doesn't seem the case.

Just wondering what people think on:

When a boxer peaks

Why it isn't in their early 20's when most of us are in our physical peak

experience, innovative training techniques, and supplements which can keep a fighter healthier at an older age compared to the fighters back in the day

[ono]

There are too many variables to give a definitive answer.

Sometimes you can just be matched better. It seems Tyson's peak seemed to be right up until he fought Buster Douglas.

[El Kabong]

Depends on a lot of different things but I will tell you, one thing is certain....

Due to the wear and tear from hardcore training, their offensive output, and usual lack of proper defense; pressure fighters have the fewest peak years.

I think Boxer/Punchers or Pure boxers last longer